Destination

Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii

Ahi Şerafettin Mosque is located in Ulus Samanpazarı, at the southern end of Ankara Castle. It is among the most important examples of Anatolia’s medieval wooden-columned and beam-roofed mosques. Altındağ Municipality, Abdullah Durman Mosque is also referred to as Arslanhane Mosque because of the lion statue dating from antiquity embedded in the wall of the tomb complex to its east. Altındağ Municipality, Abdullah Durman Mosque has no construction inscription.

Altındağ, Ankara

Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii and 6 places around it

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Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii

Highlights

  • History
  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii sits within Altındağ, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 61 of them in Altındağ.

The nearest stop is Ahi Şerafettin Türbesi, 0 m. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 8.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ahi Şerafettin Türbesi0 mKurşunlu Cami30 m to the eastEskicioğlu Cami100 m to the westGökyay Vakfi Satranç Müzesi140 m to the southeastPirinç Han160 m to the northeastTacettin Sultan Cami Ve Dergahi190 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon8.2 kmAnkara – Samsun9.4 kmAnkara – Adana20 kmAnkara – Erzurum20 kmAnkara – Kayseri20 kmAnkara – Konya20 kmAnkara – Mersin20 kmAnkara – Nevsehir20 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir20 kmIstanbul – Ankara20 km

Frequently asked

What is Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii?
Ahi Şerafettin Mosque is located in Ulus Samanpazarı, at the southern end of Ankara Castle. It is among the most important examples of Anatolia’s medieval wooden-columned and beam-roofed mosques. Altındağ Municipality, Abdullah Durman Mosque is also referred to as Arslanhane Mosque because of the lion statue dating from antiquity embedded in the wall of the tomb complex to its east. Altındağ Municipality, Abdullah Durman Mosque has no construction inscription.
Where is Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii?
Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii is in Altındağ, Ankara.
How long does it take to visit Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii?
The suggested visit time for Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii; the closest are Ahi Şerafettin Türbesi, Kurşunlu Cami, Eskicioğlu Cami.
Is Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Arslanhane (ahi Şerafettin) Camii lies 8.2 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.